CEB proposes electricity tariff reduction for July
2024-06-06
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has proposed a reduction in electricity tariffs, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said. Continue Reading
Electricity Bill amendments to be moved during committee stage
2024-06-04
Several clauses of the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill deemed inconsistent with the Constitution by the Supreme Court, will be movedContinue Reading
30 million Red Bills : Minister reveals electricity disconnection numbers
2024-05-08
Nearly 30 million red bills were issued between 2022 and 2024 due to delayed payments of electricity bills, Minister ofContinue Reading
New Electricity Bill presented to Parliament
2024-04-25
The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed electricity sector reforms, was presented to the Parliament of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Fuel demand : Clarification from Minister
2024-04-11
The demand for fuel in 2022 was higher in comparison to the years 2020 and 2021, Minister of Power andContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill
2024-04-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the revised Electricity Sector Reforms Bill. According to the government, the Bill was revisedContinue Reading
Why normal petrol & diesel price not reduced?
2024-04-01
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has provided a breakdown of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s fuel cost, following theContinue Reading
‘Charge while you shop’ : New EV initiative launched
2024-03-22
A new initiative to offer electric vehicle charging stations at multiple Cargills Retail locations was launched in Colombo on ThursdayContinue Reading
Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery : New Cabinet decision
2024-03-19
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery as a separate Government-owned business entity, Minister of PowerContinue Reading
Australia’s United Petroleum Fuel stations in SL : New update
2024-03-15
United Petroleum of Australia has met with Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera to brief their plans and scheduleContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first-ever semi-transparent Solar PV powered Agrivoltaic pilot project launched
2024-03-01
Sri Lanka’s first-ever semi-transparent Solar photovoltaic (PV) powered Agrivoltaic pilot project was commissioned in Hanthana, Kandy on Thursday (Feb 29).Continue Reading
CEB Spokesman resigns over controversial comments
2024-02-22
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has condemned the statement made by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Spokesman Noel Priyantha,Continue Reading
Minister reveals percentages of expected electricity tariff reduction
2024-02-21
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is expected to submit a proposal tomorrow to reduce the electricity tariffs that were increasedContinue Reading
Kanchana reveals 4 key findings in audit report on CPC
2024-02-15
An audit report on the sales and distribution of petroleum products from Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL) has revealedContinue Reading
JICA requested to continue assistance for CEB reforms
2024-02-14
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has extended his gratitude to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for theContinue Reading
SL & India discuss connecting oil pipeline
2024-02-09
Sri Lanka has held discussions on the proposal by the Indian Government through the Indian Oil Company (IOC) for aContinue Reading
CEB resignation threat : New directives from Minister
2024-01-22
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has issued fresh directives to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Management. Taking toContinue Reading
16-point letter to Energy Minister over electricity sector reforms
2024-01-04
Parliamentarian Charitha Herath has raised concerns over the proposed electricity sector reforms, in a 16-point letter to Minister of PowerContinue Reading